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A small public company I own shares in recently advised the market it has completed a share issue to raise money. The new shares were priced significantly below the current market price and there was ...

First of all, I'm really new to anything related to financial math and the like, but I just can't get my head around these nominal interest rates. The way I'm getting it is that it's just a euphemism ...

I am looking at a piece of land that is being sold for 25k. As I understand it, I need to do a title search before any transaction is done. I've already looked at the tax assessors website and seen ...

I own a company where we manufacture vinyl stickers which wrap up devices, varying from phones to game consoles. We had plans to create a design for Game of Thrones, but we are unsure how this bit of ...

Is it legal for my employer to know what I'm doing with my money that is in the 401k, that comes from my employer, without my consent? Is the financial services company that manages my 401k permitted ...

Do tax preparers have to report findings/suspicions of illegal activities —e.g. failure to file for multiple years— of clients or even potential clients (seeking advice) to either Federal and/or any ...

Recently I sent several credit card payments online. The company that charged my card is a multi-billion dollar company, so not just a small start-up. However on the statements the charges appeared as ...

I've heard various stories about unscrupulous business practices relating to recurring credit card payments, but this is a new one on me. I've been subscribing to Scientific American for a long time, ...

I recently refinanced my home. At the time based on the appraisal vs. amortization I found I would be stuck with PMI (private mortgage insurance) for about 9 months.
I've paid extra on the mortgage ...

I've heard that while the 16th Amendment gave the U.S. Congress the authority to enact laws for the application of an income tax on US citizens, but I've also heard that there is currently no law on ...

I want to start a website where I can sell my digital artwork, 3D models etc at the same time use the site to get freelance graphic design work.I know how to go about it technically but what are the ...

I was curious if it were legal (USA) and possible to live "inside" of a corporation. As in I would purchase a house/car/etc through a corporate entity (I realize I'd likely pay more, but bear with me) ...

I've read here: http://www.fraudaid.com/scamspam/lottery/foreign_lottery_federal_statute.htm that it is illegal for U.S. citizens to play foreign lotteries (although many Americans play the Canadian ...

I know in most developed countries, women can get rich from divorce. But suppose a poor man marries a rich woman and they divorce later. Can the poor man claim part of the woman's assets? Or does it ...

I am part of a group of people with a common goal in mind. We are not organized in any type of association. However, we have a need to hire a lawyer to represent our interests as a group and time is ...

I'm having a hard time deciphering PPACA as it relates to contraceptive coverage.
It seems that all plans that begin after August 2012 must provide it, but there is a "grandfather" clause that allows ...

While for a flat a person has to pay 17 sth. € per month, while for a Betriebstätte with one person working a company only has to pay 5.99 €.
As the company doesn't have to pay anything at all if the ...

My sister has been living in Central America since late 2002. She worked at small jobs to stay afloat, but didn't file taxes from 2003 onward. Now she is starting to pull in some proper writing jobs ...

I'm in the process of signing the contract with another apartment, but the owner of the apartment I currently live in is not responding.
I've sent the current owner an email on 6th November and there ...

Suppose that individual A lends his money to individual B.
In order for A to be protected, what does he need to do? Is his lending protected by law?
(I would prefer to hear the general case, but if ...

How long, legally, does one have, to pay an invoice? I have done extensive research on this, and there are too many contradictions on the Internet and a lot of it seems, to me, to be hearsay. I cannot ...

My son was advised by his accountant to close his limited company and start a partnership instead. He did this but he was not told that he needed to clear the company bank account - he left this open ...

My friend needs to get a separation agreement and divorce. The law firm she called asked for a retainer of several thousands of dollars up front before doing any work. Is a large retainer normal for ...

Suppose I sign a one year lease for an apartment or a house and pay a security deposit for the same amount as a month's rent. If I move out before the lease ends I know that my security deposit will ...